Acting Wellington Mayor Ian McKinnon said his thoughts were with the victim.

He pointed out that the council had introduced several safety measures, including lowering the speed limit in the central city to 30kmh, improving sight lines, installing a new controlled crossing in Willis St, and speed signs to remind drivers. More safety measures were planned.

“Invariably, a number of issues are involved in any accident, but I would encourage all Wellingtonians to make use of controlled pedestrian crossings,” he said. Earlier in the day a woman suffered minor injuries after being knocked down by a car in Lambton Quay.